CCWN 2025-2026 Board Members

Stuart Reimer
President

What has been and/or is your current involvement with CCWN’s Board of Directors?
I am currently the President of CCWN. For the past year, I have served as Vice President of the board of directors, and on Finance, Nominating and Executive committees. 

Why is being a Board Member with CCWN important to you? 
It is important to me that this vital part of the fabric of our community is guided and governed by and an engaged board of directors, who ensure the stability of the agency and the programs it delivers.

What positive impact do you believe CCWN has on our residents?
I believe the positive impact is two-fold. One, our programs and services are there for our residents when they need them. Two, for our residents who don’t need help, CCWN is a secure and trusted place to contribute their time and resources.

Is there something in particular that compelled you to seek involvement?
I have been involved with CCWN, in various capacities for nearly 20 years, including two stints as a board member.  I feel compelled to be informed and involved in how the agency is developing and adapting to the changing landscape of service delivery.

What contribution do you hope to make as a Board member?
As a board member, I hope to advance the board’s strategic plan, be a support to our staff, and help prepare for future challenges.

Paul Litschko
Vice President

What is your current involvement with CCWN and/or CCWN’s Board of Directors?
I have been a Board Member for 3 years and am currently Chair of both the HR Committee and Nominations Committee.
 
Why is being a Board Member with CCWN important to you? 
The Board is important to help make critical decisions about the future of continuing to help the people in need.

What positive impact do you believe CCWN has on our residents?
The positive impact is to show that we are a welcoming organization to all, and we help each other. CCWN assists and empowers people in need and gives them a place to go and be heard.

Is there something in particular that compelled you to seek involvement?
I believe that it is very important to give back to the community and be more involved in the community.  

What contribution do you hope to make as a Board member?
As a Board member I want to ensure that we are focused on helping the community and making good decisions ensuring that the focus stays on those in need now and in the future.

Jean Brohman
Treasurer

What has been and/or is your current involvement with CCWN’s Board of Directors?
I have been on the Board since November 2021 and I sit on both Finance and Executive Committees.

Why is being a Board Member with CCWN important to you? 
Being a Board Member is important to me because I have always tried to be active in my community   and felt the responsibility to contribute.

What positive impact do you believe CCWN has on our residents?
Providing the range of services that CCWN does within our somewhat ‘rural ‘communities is important to those with limited access to transportation, something many of us take for granted. The span of support beyond the food bank offered to residents is amazing (i.e. housing, Back to School and Holiday Hamper programs, to name a few).

Is there something in particular that compelled you to seek involvement?
Having participating in volunteer days at local food banks and community support facilities, I am reminded of how much need there is within our community. I am inspired by those who dedicate themselves to improve and sustain the welfare of others. 

What contribution do you hope to make as a Board member?
CCWN is a member of FEED Niagara, which is a collaboration of 10 food security agencies within the Niagara Region, I sit as Treasurer on FEED Niagara. I am continuously inspired by these organizations who together work to reduce food insecurity and poverty. CCWN is a driving force within FEED Niagara and I am privileged to be a part of it and the changes our Board will support for the Region. Although I am a professional accountant, I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and contributing in any way I can.

Leigh Anne Siebert
Secretary

What is your current involvement with CCWN and/or CCWN’s Board of Directors?
I am going into my fourth year on the Board. I am on the Executive Committee serving as Secretary and continue to be on the HR Committee.

Why is being a Board Member with CCWN important to you? 
I grew up in Beamsville and I feel it is good to be able to give back to the community where you grew up.

What positive impact do you believe CCWN has on our residents?
It lets residents have a more fulfilled life, a place that they feel they belong and can go to a trusted organization when in need.

Is there something in particular that compelled you to seek involvement?
I was encouraged to consider a leadership role with CCWN by a friend and it’s a good time in my life to consider this type of community involvement.

What contribution do you hope to make as a Board member?
I hope that I'm able to contribute in anyway possible, new perspectives, new ideas.  I will probably learn just as much as I hope to provide.

Phil Rose
Director

What is your current involvement with CCWN’s Board of Directors?
I have prior Board involvement and have been continuing my support through volunteering.

Why is being a Board Member with CCWN important to you? 
It's important to me because of the importance of the organization itself, and the value it provides to the communities it serves. I have also enjoyed meeting many people through this work that I would not perhaps have had the opportunity to meet.

What positive impact do you believe CCWN has on our residents?
CCWN's positive impacts include helping vulnerable residents negotiate difficult times and especially the enhanced difficulties presented at present. They also include allowing residents a responsible outlet through which to express their charitable impulses, and the knowledge that such an agency exists to help their neighbours in need.

Is there something in particular that compelled you to seek involvement?
Having an outlet through which to express my own charitable impulse, and working together with a like minded group of people.

What contribution do you hope to make as a Board member?
I hope to play a role in the continuing stewardship of the organization and its mission.

Ken Taylor
Director

What has been and/or is your current involvement with CCWN’s Board of Directors?
2024/2025 was my initial year on the CCWN Board. I have participated in fundraising events and the past several months have participated with other Board members in the search for additional storage space in the community…culminating in our recent acquisition of a former winery to expand our space.

Why is being a Board Member with CCWN important to you? 
CCWN is an engaged non profit organization that serves many in the community. I have spent my working life resolving housing issues for many underprivileged in our society. Being on the Board of CCWN is a logical extension of a long personal focus on the needy in this country.

What positive impact do you believe CCWN has on our residents?
CCWN is a source of a positive “can do” attitude that I think underpins the organization and residents get energy from CCWN events. Hats off to the Management and staff of CCWN for creating such a responsive and impactful presence in Lincoln for those that use their services.

Is there something in particular that compelled you to seek involvement?
Its singular purpose was the pull for me to CCWN. Many non-profit groups have multiple goals and objectives in assisting and supporting people and projects in our community. Sometimes this multiple approach leads to confusion and splits within groups and underperformance of objectives. There is no doubt what the goal is of CCWN, and all staff and Board are pulling in the same direction realizing significant positive energy in the community. CCWN has impressive, committed staff and it will be a pleasure to work as a Board member in support of their day to day work.

What contribution do you hope to make as a Board member?
During the upcoming year, I want to continue to assist the Board as we seek out new opportunities and partnerships as our footprint expands in the area.